I will be 61 years old soon but don't feel like it. The numbers in my head and on paper don't match. I was diagnosed with RA 14 years ago, and I had my fair share of ups and downs. I was always overweighed, and then, when moving hurt too much, and I was put on prednisone and other 'good' stuff, I ballooned up to 350 lbs. I…
I am 74 married woman and have severe osteoarthritis pain from my neck to my tailbone. I have had this for a number of years. I don't take medication for this but do use Voltaren rub to help ease the pain. I also am getting OA in my hands now as well. I have osteoporosis which I take a once a week pill to help strengthen…
I am Hilary, 59 and a sufferer of CRPS (Complex/Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome), CFS, Hypothyroidism and in April I broke my left femur just above the knee and had to have it operated on (three weeks in hospital and still having to use a walking frame!) I hope to chat with others who find themselves laid up through no…
New to the group- cancer and sepsis survivor with arthritis and chronic pain, not very mobile due to orthopedic problems, but trying hard to lose weight and get fitter! happily retired Healthcare pro,liv with husband and daughter and 7 cats!
Hi. My name is Susan and I live with EDS, elhers danlos syndrome. A chronic muscle and joint disorder that may have cardiac implications. Causes chronic pain, fatigue , and weakness. I hope this group is still active.
Are any of you on bipap/cpap? I was diagnosed with severe central sleep apnea/hyponea and am trying to use machine but struggling thought maybe one of you might have advice. I seem to spend hours awake which seems counter productive.
Hi, I'm Mitzi. I was 39 when I was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer. I've been in remission now for just under 2 1/2 years. It has left me with some issues though. I lost control of my pelvic muscles and there is scarring where my colon resection took place. As well as scarring where my stoma was stitched up. It…
I don't see much recent posts...I'm starting this jourrney..new acute Injury..pain with movement..would love to hear or see others on the journey..pain is so impactful in removing motivation and for me increasing emotional eating...so would love for us to journey together..
Hello everyone, I'm living with arthritis. It happen about five years ago in my late sixties. Between being a care giver to my husband and my diagnosis, I've put on about fifty pounds. New medication is helping me and I'm back in the weight loss game. Everyone take care. We're in this together
Hello all! new here, cancer and septic shock survivor with chronic pain and possibly fibro... having some issues with losing weight as I have had and am still using steroids, trying hard to stay on track and losing very slowly. just started back at the gym, but limited mobility so can only do so much... are there others…
